Events and activities

• Events
• Activities

Helvetia events

Come out and enjoy some of the special events that take place in Helvetia every year!

• June - Lavender Festival - Helvetia Lavender Farm and Jackson School Lavender
• June - Peach Jam - Grossen Peaches
• July - Schwingfest - Portland Swiss
• August - Summer Fest at Rice Museum of Rocks and Minerals
• August - North Plains Elephant Garlic Festival

Activities

Helvetia Community Association offers a number of programs and activities designed to share the rich cultural and historical heritage of the Helvetia, Oregon area.

• Tours
• Books
• History
• Presentations
• Conservation easements
• Helvetia Culture Fest

Tours

We offer TOURS of the special landmarks of the Helvetia area so our visitors can learn more about Helvetia as they bike or drive through Helvetia.

Books

BOOKS about the native people and early pioneers and settlers in the Helvetia area are for sale in the Market area of our site.

Helvetia's history and heritage

Helvetia Heritage is a site that is dedicated to the HISTORY of the Helvetia area.

Presentations to schools and groups

Throughout the year, we give PRESENTATIONS about Helvetia's history, heritage, farming, events and other topics of interest to various groups.  A presentation entitled "Helvetia, Our Sustainable Treasure" has been made to Helvetia's local high schools.  Click the title or the image to the right to view it.  (Warning: 120MB PDF file.)

Conservation easements

HCA is entrusted with CONSERVATION EASEMENTS in the greater Helvetia area.  These easements protect farm and forest land in perpetuity while providing tax advantages to the property owner.  Learn more about conservation easements, or contact us for more information about creating a conservation easement in Helvetia and surrounding areas.

Helvetia Culture Fest

In past years, we have celebrated our unique cultural heritage by hosting the HELVETIA CULTURE FEST.  This fun event featured inspiring music and dancing by local musicians, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and the Swiss community, as well as a rollicking Pie Walk and unique items for sale from the Helvetia Marketplace.